6 Meteor Showers to Catch This Fall

While there’s no topping the fun of marathoning through Halloween movies, paging through scary reads and knocking items off a bucket list of fall fun, sometimes the best activities are the ones that show off how cool nature can be. No, we’re not talking hikes, though those are pretty fun too. Today we’re tackling meteor showers, an easy fall activity that calls for little more than laying on a blanket or curling up in a lawn chair and gazing into space. Get to know your constellations and mark your calendars — we’ve got six reasons to lay under the stars with your eyes on the skies.

The Draconids show starts in early October and is expected to peak on October 9. The new moon on October 13 will be the best night for viewing. While it’s not the most stellar of fall’s celestial shows, if you head out just before sunset, you’ll get the best view. (Photo via Rocky Raybell)

Orionids

The Orionids are active between October 4 and November 14 — that means right now! According to the American Meteor Society (AMS), the peak for this meteor shower will be the night of October 21. The best time to catch these beauties is late into the night, between midnight and dawn. (Photo via Mike Lewinski)

Southern Taurids

The Southern Taurids are active for a good part of the fall, September 7 through November 19. Although this shower isn’t known for producing a lot of meteors, the Taurids (both North and South) are believed to be responsible for increased reports of fireballs. The peak night for this shower is expected to be October 22. (Photo via Rocky Raybell)

Northern Taurids

The Northern Taurids are active almost as long as the Southern Taurids. You can catch them between October 19 and December 10. As for meteor activity, AMS notes that there appears to be a “seven-year periodicity.” Since the last extraordinary sightings were in 2008, 2015 could be another spectacular year. This shower peaks November 11. (Photo via Mike Lewinski)

Leonids

In 2001, stargazers got an incredible show from the Leonids. This meteor shower, which is active from November 5 to November 30, is known for meteor storms. These storms mean an awesome display of more than 1,000 meteors an hour. Unfortunately, we’re not expected to see another show quite like that until 2099. No matter — this shower is expected to peak November 17, and we’re sure it’ll still be fantastic. (Photo via Mike Lewinski)

Geminids

The Geminids are a show you don’t want to miss. They’ll be active between December 4 and December 16. This fantastic display of nature’s power is know as the strongest meteor shower of the year. They’ll be at their peak on December 13, so make sure to pencil in that date! (Photo via Mike Lewinski)

For extra credit, check out the Ursids in late December. This shower starts up right after the Geminids on December 17 and runs until December 23, peaking just before the winter solstice. On December 21, don’t turn on the tree or light the candles in the windows — just head outside and look up. This shower will bring you plenty of twinkling lights.

Which meteor shower will you catch? Let us know in the comments below!

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For as many new menu items Starbucks has launched in the past several years or so, there’s a whole slew of drinks, syrups, and food items that were sadly slashed from the menu. Starbucks was founded way back in 1971, so you can only imagine the multitude of offerings that have come and gone since!

If you’re a Starbucks fan yearning for the return of the Orange Mocha or craving their famed Bagel Bites (same here), we bet you totally forgot about the rest of these 25 amazing (but discontinued) Starbucks items.

Scroll on for 25 discontinued Starbucks items that’ll jog your memory of the coffee chain’s menu lineup and have your cravings running wild!

Discontinued Starbucks Drinks

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1. Salted Caramel Mocha

This discontinued mocha drink featured a strong salted caramel flavor, thanks to the smoked sea salt it was crafted with. Though your Starbucks baristas could make a very similar drink using the chain's caramel syrup and some sea salt, they no longer carry the smoked sea salt.

One barista Redditor said "it’s not the same unless we have the smoked sea salt.”

Many more agreed in the thread: "The salt was the best part," another person wrote. "When I'd go order of they said they were out of the salt, I'd pick a different drink!"

“I actually am glad Starbucks doesn’t have these anymore," one more user commented. "I probably gained 20lbs alone because of this one drink. Soooo good."

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2. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher

“I’m still salty over this!” one Redditor said about the now-discontinued Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher. It's still sold in the UK, so you could hop across the pond if you're really craving it!

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3. Valencia Orange Refresher

R.I.P. to this orange-flavored Refresher. Gone, but not forgotten!

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4. Cool Lime Refresher

Starbucks actually sold a lime-forward Refresher, too. But no longer. 😭

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5. Dark Cherry Mocha

Oh, this sounds so good. Made with a mix of dark chocolate mocha and cherry syrup (which Starbies no longer carries... for now), this bev was also orderable iced or in Frappuccino form.

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6. Orange Mocha

Orange and chocolate is an immaculate flavor combo – we wish Starbucks would bring it back! But for now, it's only sold in the Bahamas.

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7. Gingerbread Latte

The Gingerbread Latte is one of those discontinued Starbucks items that always has a big hullabaloo surrounding its disappearance. It was a seasonal drink that was so popular around the winter holidays for its warm, cozy flavors.

"I don't get why they discontinued it when it was so popular,” one Redditor complained. Same.

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8. S’mores Frappuccino

When it comes to very sweet Starbucks sips, the now-gone S'mores Frappuccino hit the nail on its head.

"This was my favorite thing ever," one Redditor noted. "The 'marshmallow' component was iconic."

To our surprise, it's actually available on the Starbucks New Zealand menu!

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9. Oprah Chai

Per Starbucks, Oprah teamed up with Starbucks in 2014 to create the Teavana Oprah Chai Tea, which raised $21 million to support youth education organizations across the country. An iconic collab, if you ask us!

Baristas on Reddit noted the Oprah Chai “seemed a lot more cinnamon-y compared to normal chai.” It was also reportedly vegan while the regular Starbucks chai technically isn't since it's made with honey.

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10. Juniper Latte

With herby notes, the Juniper Latte likely didn't last long on Starbucks menus because of its unique (and honestly, lesser-known) flavor profile. It came around once around the holidays, and poof, it was gone just as quickly.

It was my favorite drink that I knew would only last a season," one Starbucks fan said.

Discontinued Starbucks Syrups

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1. Raspberry Syrup

Starbucks no longer sells raspberry syrup. *Cries.* It was so tasty as an addition to both regular mochas and white chocolate mochas alike!

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2. Pineapple Ginger Syrup

We had no clue Starbies ever served something like this! Pineapple and ginger sounds like such a nice, refreshing combo for a summery sip like a Refresher or iced tea – but we sadly will never know what it's like.

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3. Irish Cream Syrup

Remember Starbucks' Irish Cream Cold Brew? Us, too. We miss it! Turns out, Irish cream used to be a pretty regular flavor at the chain. Per one barista:

“When I first started in 2003, it was part of the permanent syrup lineup. When it was brought back for a few years for the Irish Cream cold brew, I was overjoyed because I could make Irish Cream lattes again. Then corporate had the audacity to not bring it back last year.”

Discontinued Starbucks Food

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1. Almond Croissant

Ooh, la la! We still yearn for this flaky pastry. Luckily, Starbucks still has the Chocolate Croissant and Ham & Swiss Croissant to fill the void from this discontinued item.

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2. Southwest Veggie Wrap

Real OG fans will remember the Southwest Veggie Wrap. Filled with potatoes, eggs, cheese, and black beans, it was a reliable vegetarian item in the Starbucks breakfast lineup.

“I talk about this at least once a week since they've discontinued it 😭,” one person said.

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3. Chicken & Hummus Box

Starbucks has slowly been pulling back on their protein box selection. One long-forgotten box is the Chicken & Hummus Box, which featured a healthy medley of hummus, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and pita bread for on the go snackin'.

“I think about this one monthly," one Redditor said. "So much protein in one lunch.”

"I lived on these for lunch," another said.

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4. Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins

Woah, these sound so yum. Anything with chocolate has our attention, obvi. Sadly, the Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins are nowhere to be found.

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5. Bananas

Back in the good old days, Starbucks sold bananas that could be enjoyed on their own or blended into drinks like smoothies (yes, smoothies!) and Frappuccinos.

“A Java Chip Frap with a banana blended in was delightful," one Redditor wrote.

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6. Chicken Caprese Panini

Allegedly, Starbucks used to sell a ton of different panini flavors. In addition to the discontinued Chicken Caprese Panini, you could also find the Chicken Santa Fe Panini, Turkey Rustico Panini, Holiday Turkey Stuffing Panini, and the Chicken Artichoke Panini on menus.

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7. Salted Caramel Cake Pop

Oh, wow. This cake pop looks divine. Too bad you can't order it anymore!

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8. Strawberry Crème Scones

Same goes for these strawberry-clad cones. We can't resist a sweet treat!

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9. Chicken Sausage Biscuit

On the more savory side, we really wish Starbucks would pop off with more chicken-based breakfast options like this now-discontinued biscuit sammie.

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10. Bagel Bites

Bagel bites were the bomb in Starbucks' heyday. Filled with cheese, they truly made a nice midday snack.

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11. Cookie Dough Cake Pop

Apparently this Cookie Dough Cake Pop was so beloved, there's even a petition to bring it back.

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12. Honey Pistachio Croissant

This treat looks like something you'd find at a gourmet bakery – but nope, it was one of Starbucks' very own. With sweet notes of honey and nutty pistachio, we think it'd go great with their current winter menu!

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I'm still thinking about Jonathan Bailey in this summer's Jurassic World: Rebirth and the adorable first look at Lilo & Stitch, but before I get too ahead of myself and start thinking about summer, there are some incredible new movies coming in March! From reimagined Disney classics to horror thrillers, these are the best spring movies you can watch next month...alongside these amazing March TV shows, of course.

Here are 12 new movies coming in March you'll want to watch.

Sinners — In Theaters March 5, 2025

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When two twin brothers venture out in search of a better life, they come to the horrifying realization their future is just as sinister as their past.

Sinners premieres March 5 and stars Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.

Mickey 17 — In Theaters March 7, 2025

Warner Bros. Pictures

Mickey Barnes has one job: colonize the ice world of Niflheim, even if he dies in the process. After all, he's an Expandable, which means he can be cloned countless times. But everything changes when two Mickeys wind up surviving at the same time.

Mickey 17 premieres March 7 and stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Rule Breakers — In Theaters March 7, 2025

Angel Studios

Hope and courage (as well as danger) rise when a woman defies everything to help educate young girls in Afghanistan — and train them to compete in a robotics competition.

Rule Breakers premieres March 7 and stars Ali Fazal, Nikohl Boosheri, Amber Afzali, Nina Hosseinzadeh, Nada El Belkasmi, Sara Malal Rowe, and Noorin Gulamgaus.

Queen of the Ring — In Theaters March 7, 2025

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Before we can watch Sydney Sweeney kick butt as boxer Christy Martin, tune into this March movie about wrestler and single mom Mildred Burke, who became the first million-dollar female athlete. Did I mention wrestling was banned in most parts of America?

Queen of the Ring premieres March 7 and stars Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Tyler Posey, Kelli Berglund, Walton Goggins, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Gavin Casalegno.

O'Dessa — On Hulu March 13, 2025

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Farm girl O'Dessa sets out to find an invaluable family heirloom — and becomes a quest to save her one true love.

O'Dessa premieres March 13 and stars Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall.

Opus — In Theaters March 14, 2025

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This March movie examines fame — and its dangers — like you've never seen before. When a pop star invites writer Ariel into his remote compound in an exclusive guest list, she jumps at the opportunity. But as her stay becomes more alarming, Ariel wonders just what she's gotten herself into.

Opus premieres March 14 and stars Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, and Tatanka Means.

The Electric State — On Netflix March 14, 2025

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If 1923 season 2 totally has you in a Western mood, then turn on this sci-fi movie which follows teen Michelle on a journey to find her little brother. Naturally, she enlists the help of a robot and a drifter.

The Electric State premieres March 14 and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo, and Alan Tudyk.

Black Bag — In Theaters March 14, 2025

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Agent George Woodhouse must examine his loyalty to his marriage and to the country after his wife Kathryn becomes a major suspect. Mr. and Mrs. Smith fans this one's for you!

Black Bag premieres March 14 and stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.

Bob Trevino Likes It — In Select Theaters March 21, 2025

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20-something Lily is blindsided when her father suddenly abandons her. But when she connects with a man named Bob Trevino (her dad's name), their small acts of kindness could just change each other's lives.

Bob Trevino Likes It stars Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, and Rachel Bay Jones.

Disney's Live-Action Snow White — In Theaters March 21, 2025

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This reimagined Snow White is just as focused on justice and leadership as she is on love — but she's got the same amount of heart, imagination, and kindness as the cartoon you know and love.

Snow White premieres March 21 and stars Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, and Ansu Kabia.

Ash — In Theaters March 21, 2025

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Riya is left alone on the planet of Ash when her entire crew is killed. But when Brion comes to help her, the relief turns into terror as they decide whether they can trust each other — and whether they can make it off the planet alive.

Ash premieres March 21 and stars Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Beulah Koale, and Kate Elliott.

Death of a Unicorn — In Theaters March 28, 2025

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This wacky new movie sees Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd on a father-daughter roadtrip to visit his wealthy boss...but when they accidentally hit a real-life unicorn with their car, that aforementioned boss obsesses over exploiting the unicorn's healing properties.

Death of a Unicorn premieres March 28 and stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, and Jessica Hynes.

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Galentine’s Day comes but once a year, and it’s one of the holidays we get most excited about celebrating. This year when you’re brainstorming the perfect color scheme for your party or Galentine’s Day brunch, think pink! These 21 pink desserts recipes are the perfect treats to make your celebration feel as special as your friendships.

Raspberry Meringue Sandwiches

Baking a Moment

These light-as-a-cloud raspberry meringues are sandwiched with whipped chocolate ganache. It’s like each one holds a secret Galentine’s surprise inside. (via Baking a Moment)

Strawberry Bundt Cake

Caroline's Cooking

Roasted strawberries are the secret to this moist bundt cake. The freeze dried strawberries in the icing don’t hurt, either. (via Caroline’s Cooking)

Ultimate Strawberry Milkshake

The Lucky Pear

You know you’re enjoying a truly epic milkshake when you need to use a straw and a spoon to get down all the goodies. (via The Lucky Pear)

Strawberry Cupcakes

Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Filled with diced strawberries and pink sprinkles, these cupcakes are worthy of a celebration. Best of all, they’re finished off with a colorful swirl of frosting and a gumball for good measure. (via Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt)

Pink Ombre Rhubarb Mini Cakes

Lauren Caris Cooks

Mini ombre rhubarb cakes are pretty enough to double as Valentine’s Day decorations. Best of all, thanks to fresh rhubarb compote and rhubarb icing, they’re full of flavor too. (via Lauren Caris Cooks)

Ombre Peach Layer Cake

Live for Cake

Marvel at this gorgeous pink dessert recipe: Luscious layers of homemade peach jam are sandwiched by moist vanilla cake. The ombre frosting gives an elegant hint of the fruity surprise hiding within. (via Live for Cake)

Red Love Apple Galette

Eat Little Bird

Even if you love baking, little shortcuts are always appreciated. In this case, blushing red love apples are pretty enough that you don’t need to spend extra time decorating your dessert. (via Eat Little Bird)

Raspberry and Pink Lemon Sorbet

Circa Happy

If you’ve been scared to make ice cream at home, this recipe is for you. It takes just a handful of ingredients and is made in the food processor, without any fancy ice cream making equipment. (via Circa Happy)

Pink Champagne Macarons

Sprinkles for Breakfast

Nothing screams Galentine’s Day like all things bubbly and pink. That’s why these macarons, made with sparkling moscato, are the perfect pink dessert recipe. (via Sprinkles for Breakfast)

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

Dessert For Two

If you’re a fan of the classic Rice Krispies treats, wait until you try these. They’re not just pink — they get an extra boost of flavor from strawberry marshmallow creme. (via Dessert for Two)

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Deliciously Sprinkled

Relive your childhood with these strawberry shortcake bars. And don’t forget: No one’s stopping you from adding any leftover strawberry crumbles to some softened vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. (via Deliciously Sprinkled)

Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Lovely Little Kitchen

You’ll see raspberries in a whole new light after tasting this decadent ice cream. (via Lovely Little Kitchen)

No Bake Pink Lemonade Pie

Spicy Southern Kitchen

Some Valentine’s Day desserts are a little too rich, but not this pie. It stays nice and light, thanks to the fluffy pink lemonade filling. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Blood Orange Cookies

Tutti Dolci

These colorful cookies get a citrusy boost thanks to a glossy coating of blood orange icing. But that’s not all — there’s blood orange juice in the cookie dough itself too. (via Tutti Dolci)

Pink Champagne Cake

Liv for Cake

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a piece of cake and a glass of Champagne. This treat combines both into one dessert you won’t be able to stop raving about. (via Liv for Cake)

Pink Mint Chocolate Bark

I Spy DIY

Peppermint bark isn’t just for Christmas. Here, it gets a Galentine’s Day makeover, thanks to candy melts and pastel nonpareils. (via I Spy DIY)

Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes

Baking a Moment

Grapefruit and Champagne cupcakes are the perfect toast to your friends this Galentine’s Day. Don’t be shy — you’ll want to spread extra grapefruit Champagne marshmallow frosting on each one. (via Baking a Moment)

Cherry Doughnut Holes

Just So Tasty

When doughnuts taste this good, they do double duty as breakfast and dessert. Just don’t forget a generous coating of two-ingredient icing to make them really special. (via Just So Tasty)

Pink Pomelo Rose Tarts

Butter and Brioche

Pomelo and rose make these silky tarts extra-fragrant. For even more pizzazz, each one is topped with a burnished cloud of honey meringue. (via Butter and Brioche)

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Sally's Baking Addiction

Dark chocolate brownies are made extra-rich with the addition of a cheesecake swirl. There are fresh raspberries on top too, that help balance the ultra-decadent flavor. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Meatloaf and Melodrama

There’s no need to break your back in the kitchen sweating over a batch of these strawberry crinkle cookies. They’re made with cake mix, so you can spend more time actually enjoying your dessert than making it. (via Meatloaf and Melodrama)

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